January 2023

What are the 5 C’s of good writing? To introduce you to this world of academic writing, in this chapter I suggest that you should focus on five hierarchical characteristics of good writing, or the “5 Cs” of good academic writing, which include Clarity, Cogency, Conventionality, Completeness, and Concision. There are four keys to effective […]

What is the greatest form of self-love? “Taking action is the highest form of self love”. What comes to mind? Perhaps all the times you didn’t say yes to something you needed or didn’t say no to something that didn’t serve you? Or you may not even realize a concept such as self love is

What are 5 factors that affect self-esteem? There are several major factors that affect self esteem. These factors include appearance, employment, financial difficulties, possessions, age, relationships, education and family. If you have healthy self-esteem, you are more likely to have positive relationships with others. Your confidence enables you to do your best at school or

How honest should I be with a therapist? Therapists & counsellors expect trust in the sense that both parties understand and are committed to spend every session building it. The most critical component of trust is honesty, so consider being upfront about the fact that you do not trust a therapist 100% with certain information

What are therapists not allowed to do? All therapists are legally required to maintain confidentiality for their clients. Confidentiality means that a therapist cannot confirm or deny even treating the client if someone asks. Furthermore, they cannot discuss any revealing contact information, such as a client’s name or demographics, outside of the session. What can

Why does my therapist not diagnose me? In some situations, therapists won’t provide a diagnosis because they don’t think it’s essential to the recovery process. Many professionals believe that labels can cause clients to concentrate on the wrong aspects of their mental health condition. Although therapists are not obligated to show concern, care, or love

Do therapists get annoyed? Yes, I think so. The job of the therapist is to use yourself as an instrument, and be aware of how you ( your instrument) reacts. If you feel angry, irritated or bored with a client, very likely other people would also. We walk a fine line of being on your

Can I give my journal to my therapist? Yes, Yes, and I think it’s helpful for the therapist to read what you want them to red in your journal. WHy? because sometimes you have a thought and forget to bring it up to the therapy session. You can always discuss this with your therapist during

Why do therapists say to journal? Therapeutic journaling is the process of writing down our thoughts and feelings about our personal experiences. This kind of private reflection allows us to sort through events that have occurred and problems that we may be struggling with. Since journaling lends itself to putting some of those thoughts on

Are therapists supposed to be Judgemental? A therapist should never judge you. It’s your right to have a therapist who treats you with warmth and empathy. Your therapist may challenge you at times, but they can still communicate with tact. Words matter in the counseling relationship. A bad therapist makes you feel that you are